LARGE SCHOOLS Co-Players of the Week: Matt Sexton, Niskayuna and Luke Goldstock, Niskayuna: In the Silver Warriors’ 12-11 overtime win over Suburban Council rival Shenendehowa on Thursday, Sexton scored to force overtime and scored a second time in the extra period to lift his team to victory. Goldstock played a major role in the team’s comeback as he […] More »

CLASS AA Player of the Week: Dylan Collett, Guilderland: The senior threw a four-hitter and struck out 10 Wednesday, leading the Dutchmen past Saratoga 1-0 in Suburban Council action. Team of the Week: Columbia: The Blue Devils enjoyed a huge week with victories over Bethlehem (12-6), Shenendehowa (8-5) and Saratoga (8-6). Game of the Week: Columbia 8, Shenendehowa 5: Mike Luther’s […] More »

CLASS AA Player of the Week: Caitlin Cooper, Columbia: The junior earned the pitching win Wednesday with a five-hitter, and scored the game’s only run on a successful squeeze bunt by teammate Paige Hyde, in a 1-0 decision at Shenendehowa and fired a one-hitter with 14 strikeouts in Friday’s 6-0 verdict over Saratoga. Team of the Week: Guilderland: Another […] More »

Here is the latest edition of the 2012 state softball poll from the New York State Sportswriters and Coaches Organization for Girls Sports. There are season-high 20 area squads ranked among the five classifications this week. The won/loss records are as of May 5. The team with the highest ranking is South Glens Falls, as the Bulldogs remain No. 1 in Class A. […] More »

Here are a few of the finest performances from Thursday’s action around Section II. Luke Goldstock, Niskayuna boys’ lacrosse: The junior standout (pictured) finished with four goals and two assists — including being involved in three straight goals in the fourth quarter that forced overtime — in leading the Silver Warriors to a thrilling 12-11 victory at Shenendehowa. […] More »

Here is the latest edition of the 2012 state baseball poll from the New York State Sportswriters Association. There are 14 area squads ranked among the five classifications this week. The won-loss records are as of April 29. The team with the highest ranking is Voorheesville, ranked No. 2 in Class C. The top Section II teams in the other classifications are Shaker (No. 11, […] More »

Here are a few of the finest performances from Wednesday’s action around Section II. Nick Pascarella, Schalmont baseball: Not only did Pascarella finish 5-for-5 at the plate, he also smacked a grand slam and finished with five RBI in the Sabres’ 14-4 victory over Watervliet. Jake Peters, Ichabod Crane baseball: Earned the win with a four-hitter and six strikeouts, […] More »

Here is the latest edition of the state girls’ lacrosse poll from the New York State Sportswriters Association. Six teams from Section II earned rankings this week, including newcomer Queensbury, which entered the Class B poll at No. 12. Shaker was one of three area teams ranked in Class A and jumped five spots from […] More »

Here is the latest edition of the state boys’ lacrosse poll from the New York State Sportswriters Association. In the Class A rankings, unbeaten Niskayuna stayed put at No. 7, while Burnt Hills dipped from 12th to 15th in Class B. The top five teams in each class are listed, along with any teams from […] More »

The New York State Sportwriters Association has released its list of the 2011-12 boys’ basketball all-state selections. A total of 20 players from Section II were named. Leading the area contingent were three first-team selections: Collin Stewart (Mekeel Christian Academy, Class B), Jordan McBride (Mechanicville, Class C) and Joey Lufkin (Argyle, Class D). Stewart, the 2012 Times Union Small School Player of […] More »

The Shenendehowa Board of Education Tuesday evening approved the appointment of Joe Murphy as the new girls’ varsity basketball coach at the school. He replaces Ken Strube, who retires as the all-time Section II leader in career victories. The school will conduct a newsconference Wednesday at 3 to introduce Murphy to the media. More »

Here are a few of the finest performances from Monday’s action around Section II. Emily White, Glens Falls girls’ lacrosse: Tallied five goals and five assists to lead the Indians to a 20-8 victory at Greenwich. Allison Liptak, Schuylerville girls’ lacrosse: Finished with five goals and two assists to help the Black Horses record a 21-6 decision over Johnstown. Catie […] More »

CLASS AA Player of the Week: Connor Ramon, Columbia: The junior threw a one-hitter, and did not register a strikeout, Tuesday in 7-1 Suburban Council win at Shaker. Team of the Week: Shaker: The Blue Bison rebounded from a loss to Columbia with meaningful wins over Shenendehowa (6-3) and CBA (9-7). Game of the Week: Colonie 4, Columbia 3: Jeff Bink […] More »

CLASS AA Player of the Week: Lauren O’Melia, Troy: Retired all 15 batters she faced in a perfect game against Bishop Maginn Wednesday, helping the Flying Horses post a 15-0 win. Team of the Week: Colonie: Registered victories against Burnt Hills (7-1) and Columbia (2-1) to improve to 7-1 in the Suburban Council. Game of […] More »